Combined Science GCSE
Strong covalent bonds
What Strong covalent bonds means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Strong covalent bonds
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Bonds that link all of the atoms in these structures to other atoms and must be overcome to melt or boil the substances.
Topics that use Strong covalent bonds
- Giant covalent structures (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Bonding and structure
- Giant covalent structures
- High melting points
- Recognition and interpretation of diagrams
- Structure-property relationships
- Diamond, graphite and silicon dioxide
- Giant covalent structure
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